Aztec Calendar Sterling Silver Pendant — Taxco .950

The Aztec calendar at your chest — Taxco's cosmology in pure silver.

Characteristics

• Material: .950 Sterling silver with hallmark — highest purity
• Technique: Hand-inlaid mother-of-pearl
• Design: Prehispanic calendar with detailed center
• Inlay: Iridescent mother-of-pearl, green and bronze tones
• Length: 3.9 cm
• Weight: 6.2 g
• Chain: Not included — pendant only
• Finish: Mirror polish + natural mother-of-pearl
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant brings Aztec cosmology to your neck: the calendar carved in silver, ringed with glyphs and prehispanic imagery, inlaid with mother-of-pearl that shifts between greens and coppers in the light. It's a piece that invites contemplation — not an accessory, but an amulet of history. Every detail was cut and set by hand in Taxco's workshops, where silversmithing tradition honors indigenous legacy without simplifying it.

.950 silver is the highest purity available in fine jewelry — only 5% alloy for durability. The .950 hallmark certifies authenticity. Mother-of-pearl is inlaid into each line with precision: a technique demanding patience and craft, where the artisan understands the material as if in dialogue with it.

Taxco did not invent the Aztec calendar, but learned to honor it in silver. For 500 years, this city's silversmiths have worked silver as if it were an earth language — each piece tells a story. Buying a prehispanic pendant from Arte Taxco means understanding that jewelry can be education, connection, and cultural resilience in one object. Discover the story of Arte Taxco and its commitment to indigenous-inspired artistry.

Buy risk-free: our Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your pendant whenever you choose, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key benefits

• ✦ .950 sterling silver — highest purity with hallmark
• ✦ Hand-inlaid natural mother-of-pearl
• ✦ Prehispanic Aztec calendar design
• ✦ Made in Taxco, fine art jewelry
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Perfect for

• 🎁 Those seeking connection to prehispanic history
• 💍 An amulet of ancient wisdom and protection
• 👤 Taxco travelers and collectors

Measurements and shipping

Length 3.9 cm — the size of a Mexican $2 coin, perfect on a thick silver chain. Pendant only — chain sold separately. Choose .925 or .950 silver chain to match. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom requests: email hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We repurchase your pendant whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. It's our promise: pure silver never loses worth. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. Pendant only, 3.9 cm long. You can thread it on any .925 or .950 silver chain — the bail opening is standard.

Q: Why does the mother-of-pearl have those colors?
A: Mother-of-pearl is natural abalone shell — the greens and browns are its true iridescence, shifting with light. Each piece is unique.

Q: Is this authentic prehispanic?
A: The design is inspired by the Aztec calendar. The piece itself is handmade in Taxco, 2026 — a silversmith's homage to prehispanic cosmology, not an archaeological replica.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or damaged pieces — we buy them back regardless of condition. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and estimated weight.

Handcrafted in Taxco — a calendar that never expires.